Hand-Knotted Wool & Silk Tabriz Persian Rug, 170 × 242 cm

The piece in short

A Tabriz from Iran, measuring 170 × 242 cm. The covered area is about 4.11 m² (5.6' × 7.9'). Tabriz is one of the oldest and most important weaving centres in Persia.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Age

Stated condition: new.